Magrath Store News (December 7, 1945)

An archive of the Magrath Trading Store News.The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from the Wes Balderson to digitize and display this content.MAGRATH TRADING COMPANY LTD. MAGRATH* ALBERTA. Friday, December 7th, 1945,, TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Office,...21, Hdwe...,, Grocery Dept,.,..,.».4r Dry Goods Dept..,.».»4r STORE HOURS* 8 a,m, to 6 Wed,: 8 a.m* Sat.: 8 eum. WE HAVE A NEW SHIPMENT OF LADIES WE ARE ALSO SHOWING A DAINTY LOVELY CREPE DRESSES LOVELY DRESS FOR BABY SILK IN PASTEL SEQUINS TRIM* ALSO NET AND FANCY BRAID BLUE OR PINK* WITH NET AND CUT.. TRIMMINGS. TWO _ RIEGERSf SMART BUTTON FRONTS AND SIDE DRAPES. SIZES: n to 44, 87.95 to 821.95 WORK TRIM....CAP SLEEVES. Sizes: 2 aad 3 years. iz.- NOVELTY BOXED STATIONERY Novelty Caretboard Seta 350 to 3.75 Word has been received by Mrs. Lucille Rainbow of Picture Butte that her husband, Sigmn Robert A, Rainbow will land in New York, Friday, December 7th,,,,,,,, Mr, & Mrs, Max Bradshsw of Mountain View spent Monday visiting relatives and friends,, CHILDREN'S BOOKS Walt Dinzsy Surprise Package,,,,,.,$2,50 "A Giant Golden Book”, Golden Dictionary,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,..,$2,50 1030 words, 1500 pictures in color. Young MacDonald Had a Farm,,......,$1,50 Complete story with moveable pictures. Children's Hour, illustrated by Waldo Peirce $2,50 The Carry Away Book,.,.,.,,.,,,,,,,$1.49 Mother Goose Parade,,$1,00 With song, sound and color. GOaT IN SHEEPSKIN A Negro was telling his minister that he had "got religion", "Dat’s fine, brothahj but is you sure you is going to lay aside sin?" asked the minister, "Yessuh, Ah's done it already," "An' is you gwine to pay up all yoh debts?" ’ "Wait a minute, Pahson! You ain’t talking religion now ----- you is talkin' bissnessj" In a good assortment of popular styles. Boxes for gift and per­sonal use, Eaoh box contains Paper and envelopes to match, some in white others in popular pale tint shades. FOR TH.iT EaTRA SPECIaL STATIONERY GIFT We have CEDAR CHESTS, 8" x 12" filled with good quality paper and envelopes. Complete at $3,50 Word has been received that Dvr, Thomas 0. Minor of the Canadian Army Overseas and Miss Marguerite King of Birmingham, were married November 14th at Birmingham, England, The groom is the eldest 3on of Mrs, L, Minor and the late Louis Minor of Magrath............... . The following Elders loft Monday for short term missions for L.D.S, Church; George Loxton will go to Edmonton; while George Thomson and Win. Bigelow will go to Salt Lake City.,.......... Mr. 3 Mrs, Bert Toomcr of Lcthbridgd spent a couple of days last week in Mag-rath, visiting relatives,,,,,,,. CmGSTMAS CARDS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FMVILY & FRIENDS................. "Currie & Ives", French Fold, complete with envelopes, 2B in a box for,,,,,,, 690 Assorted Christmas Cards , 21 in a box for,............. 690 A wide variety of Cards, 12 in a box for,,,,,,, 350 Economy Assortment of Cards, 5 for 050 All are complete with envelopes to matoh. Every man takes care that his neighbor does not cheat him. But a day comes when he begins to take care that he does not cheat his neighbor. Then all goes well. —— Ralph Waldo Snerson, Radio Technician D, .Charles Lloyd, son of Mr. & Mrs. M.F.R. Lloyd of Magrath and Miss Vera Morgan of Pontyclun, Waives, were married this fall. Charles ia a member of the Canadian Army...... Patients in the Magrath Municipal Hosp­ital this week includes Mosdames: Christie Harker, and H, Hamaguohi and Miss Mary Hening or,••*••«••• Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Jensen ( nee Hope Harker) are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter, Wednesday, Dec, 5th at the Raymond Municipal Hospital,.... • The ability to koep a cool head in'an emergency, maintain poise in the midst of excitement, and to refuse to be stampeded are true marks of leader­ship, ;i;R. Shannon. Cpl, Mrs, Woodrow Andeason and daughter, Sharon of Grannm are the guests of his parents, Mr, & Mrs, S, Anderson, Woodrow returned from over­seas on Sunday, TOWELS SCRAP ALBUMS Tea Towelst- Red' .Check 350 each. Printed Designs 450, 790 & 850 Huck Towels:- Cotton 390 each Linen 690 each Leather cover with stamped scenic designs on the front. Approx, 12" x 15", Brown or Black finish,' Loose leaf style. $2.25 •SHOE BAGS of smart printed materials. With enough pockets ADD BEAUTY AND WARMTH TO YOUR HOME WITH PRACTICAL GIFTS OF PICTURES ii’, 11 . Miniature Pictures of the old Masters, Approx, 5-|-" x 4|-” with natural wood frames and convex glass fronts. Are sold in pairs. 890) a pair. Beautiful Scenic Designs or Children’s Pictures with a reliable Thermometer on the right of the picture. Complete size approx. x 7". 690 each. Dry Goods Department The Notion & Novelty Counter, Magrath Trading Co, to hold 6 pairs of shoes, 790 COSTUME JEWEL LAY IS THE MOST POPULAR OF APPROPRIATE GIFTS FOR THE MODERN MISSES'.’, 11', . . Pearlized Necklaces in colors of Pink, Green, Cream or Blue, . $1,00 a pair. / PEARL CHOKERS on Black Velvet Ribbon, $1.50 a pair. B»am \K BOLD COLOR, BRIGHT WARMTH R'emakkably handsome plaid robes in deep rich tones; predominating red or green. Butter-soft all wool Flannels, Medium or large, $12.95 Funeral services for the late John Booth Meii.ll, of Hillspring, and formerly of Magrath, were held la9t Thursday at Hillspring, Mr, Keri.ll was one of Magrath’s first settlers, having pioneered here and started a tree nursery a3 a hobby and supplying tr3es to the Galt Gardens in *' A Lothbridgo. He married Isabella Elizabeth Gibb in 1893, A number of Magrath relat­ives and friends attended and participat­ed in the funeral services,,,.,,,, Mr, & Mrs, Gordon Deglow are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son, on Saturday, Dec. 1st.,.,,., MEN'S DRESS SCARVES I Kiss Janet Turner of Raymond s^ent the vw.rne nekk eonr drl ii nr MM ocarmg+r.aTnt h. ,_ ,_. ,_ WHITE WITH FRINGED ENDS* £ach Scarf Individually Boxed for Giving, -i >7 pr -L e Cl PAISLEY DESIGNS IN ASSORTED COLORS. Well finished 1.75 The duty of man is plain and simple, and consists but of two points: Hia duty, to God, which wery man must feel; and his duty to his neighbor, to do as he would be done by. ..Thomas Paine. Lined or unlined. ", 1 We are also showing Beige Eigt^x. $1.85 and $57 50 j H \y Plain Knit J Sleeveless Pullover in select­ed Jantzen yarns...,Ideal for Sportswear.. Perfect as a vest...Finely tailored for per­fect fit,' Reinforced ”no sag” shoulder seams, World famous, Jantzen quality and workmanship. Tan only. Sizes: 36 to 42. CONGO............................................................... . ...........25j£ BANK!)* may be played with Rook- caids,,,2^ HOT DICE* « Devil of a Gam©.",,,.......... 95j£ BINGO............................................. . ............................... 30 DART BOARD................................................... . TOY TOWN BANKER.................. ROYAL CROW & ANCHOR. f. i • ••,95^ JIG SAW PUZZLES . CRIBBAGE' BOARD.......... .. ....................... .. laaaaQIU CHILD’S TABLE AND CHAIRS.-,>••••••••••sn JUNIOR ARCHERY SET.................................. SENIOR aRCHERY SET.......... .. .......................... 7,75 Ur. & Hrs, N, C, Neilson are visiting in Calgary, the guests of their daughter, Mrs, Bert Ingram.••••••« Mrs. R. M. Matson, returned home Thurs­day after spending a two-weck holiday at Chester, Mont, where she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs, Bertha Loohro,,,,.,, Weekend visitors from Lethbridge in­cluded: Mr, & Mrs. Bob Minion, Mr. Jim Rollingson, Mr. Ton McAdam, Sgt. Eldon Coleman and Miss Joyce Minion,...,,, Mr. & Mrs, Dallas Minion and family of Warner attended the Moors - Rollingson wedding,,,», . WE ARE NOW SHOWING WATERMAN HENS AND PENCILS, ASSORTED COLORS -A WIDE VARIETY OP NIBS. The Waterman 100 year set is selling for $15.95 See them at the Magrath Trading Co, The Gift of the Year, It doesn't look like there is any­body home at the Town Hall. Another week of good weather and no gravel hauled. Bill Gorham reminiscing of the days when he was on the town's payroll says; he with two or threo others did their share to bankrupt the old town. Ninety cents an hour for the odd load of sand and where dumped nobody knows, "Gone with the wind," It is on awful racket, and the tax­payer foots the bill,,,,,,,. POPULAR TUNES ON THE HIT PARADE!!! Sheet Music & Folios Assortment includes: "Danny Boy". "Shame On You", "Lily Bell©", "I’ll Be Walking With My Honey", '"Along the Navajo Trail", Kate Smith "Memories" Song Book; Bing CrosbyBs Music Hall of Memories; Boogie Woogie to the Classioa by Hasel Scott, and many other popular numbers. COMIC DICTIONARY ORATOR „„ The feiiOw who’s always ready to lay down your life for his country, RESORT & place where the tired grow more tired, YESMAN «« Fellows who hang around the man that nobody "noes", Orginality is simple a pair of fresh eyes. Friday, Dec. 7th GOOD VaHEETY OF COOKED Saturday, Dec. 8' MEATS." SAUSAGE 200 a pound PORK CUTS:/ ' Leg Roast, per lb,,,,.,,...380 Pork Chops, per lb,,350 Pork Steak, per lb .......... 300 Funeral services wore held Sunday after­noon in the First Ward Church for the late Charles Farron, son of Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Farren of Boundry Crook. The deceased had been in ill health for sone tine, he was eleven years of age and the grandson of T, Binghan of Magrath. Bishop Finer -Ririe was in charge of the following program: Opening prayer was offered by Elder Ira. C» Fletcher. Bishop Ririe and Elder Earl Harker spoke words of condolecena to the bereaved. Musical numbers were sung by the First Ward choir accompanied by Mrs, D. H. Keeler and led by Orson Bridge. A vocal duet "The Old Rugged Cross" was beautifully rendered by Mrs.'Elva Harker and Orson Bridge, Mr, & Mrs. J. J, Strang rendered "Goodnight here and Good-morning up There", D, H, Keeler offered the clos­ing prayer. Pallbearers were Arnold and Janes Ririe, Ray Harker, Lindon Bone, Janes Toomer and Howard Holladay. Christ­enson Brothers were in charge of arrange­ments and interment took place in the local cemetery, where Mr. Olsen dedicated the grave. Mr, ft Mrs, J. Hahne and family of Fin­cher Creek were shoppers here, Thursday,.., Mrs. Elizabeth Hillier loft Monday morning by plane for Utah where she will spend the winter........ Mr, ft Mrs, Foster Bectell accompanied by her parents, Mr. ft Mrs. Lloyd Sabey, left this weekend by car, for Salt Lake City, Utah,,,,,,. Mr. ft Mrs. George Hoathershaw left Wed­nesday for Dos Moines, Iowa; later they Will go to California to visit Mrs. Heather1 shaw’s mother,,,,...., Mr, ft Mrs, Billy Payne of Mountain View were Magrath visitors, Saturday.,,,,,. WE HAVE A WIDE SELECTION OF LEATHERETTE TOYS FOR CHILDREN. Upstairs,, BEER ROASTS:- Rolled Roast, per lb350 Rolled Pot Roast, per lb«,,,,,,,,,250 Shoulder Roast, per lb,,,,,,,,»,,,280 Rib Roast, per lb,,.,,............... ,.,,280 Round Bono, per lb,,.,.,,,,,,.,,.,300 BEEaKS:- Sirloin, per lb ,400 T-Bonc, per lb....,,,,,..,.,,.,,,,400 Round Steak, per lb,.......350 Shoulder, per lb,,,..,,,,............... ,.300 Rib, per lb.,,.300 Courtesy is not veneered politeness of manner, but an innate quality of the mind and heart. In like manner, t«ct, the kind of tact your arc reoommended to cultivate, is not a form of deception or make - believe, but a cultivated taste which gives fine perception in seeing and doing what is best under all cir­cumstances, There is nothing which will so readily bring you into favour, or disarm an opponent, as the right use of tact. ------------ Grenville Kleiser Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased & habit, ----------ECpistetus. FOR COEY CHnlSTimiS GIFT GIVE HER a PaIR OF AVIATOR BOOTS @,,,,,,,,$8.25 a pair. CHRISTiijiS SHOPPING wlnn NOT BE a PROBLEl IF YOU VISIT OUR CHINA DEP,xRT_ ilNT IN THE HjiRDWARE BEPaRTMENT. LOVELY BEDROOM SLIPPERS IS THE ANSWER TO THAT GIFT PROBLEM, »,, , r The Magrath United Church Was the setting of a pretty Wedding, Saturday evening when Miss Ruth Moors, eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs, John Moors of Magrath and Mr, Leroy Rollingson, son of Mr, Janes Rollingson of Lethbridge, and Mrs, Irene Richardson of Magrath, exchanged vows in marriage. Rev, H. P. Marston officiated ovor the ceremony in the presence of a number of friends and relatives^ little Miss Mary'Moors acted as flower-girl. The bride looking lovely in a floor-length gown of white satin and / carrying a bouquet of American Beauty Roses, V was given away in marriage by her father. The bride’s sisters Misses Eleanor and Margaret,, wearing formal gowns of pink and blue, acted as bridesmaids,, while Mr, Robert Minion, uncle of the groom, was host □an. During the signing of the Register, Mrs, Elva Harker, beautifully rendered, ”1 Love You Truly", accompanied at the piano by Mrs, H, P, Marston. Usherettes were Misses May Richardson of Raymond and Maxine ■ McClain. Following the ceremony a large number of friends and relatives attended a recept­ion at the home of^oride’s parents; after which the guests attended the dance at the Assembly Hall. The happy couple will make their home in Lethbridge where the groom is employed, FOR SALE. q Jersey 4-year old, good milker. Also a white-face cow (ooming 3 years), ' Cyril DePauvj-, Del Bonita. LOST: a sheepskin sack between town and Gruninger”s. Also a sheepskin-- coat (on the gravel road) between town and Huttor- ville. Reward. Son Waldner, Hutterville Colony. MEETING FOR SDuSERVICEMEN AND OTHERS INTER_ ESTED* will be held in the Town Hall, Fri­day, Dec., 7 at 3 p.n, instead of 8 p.n. to hear Mr. W, Aitken and Mr, C. Millar of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Vocational Training and Veteran’s Land Act will be dis­cussed, G,. A, Taylor, Seo, Citizen’s Committee for Rehabilitation. ) FOR SALE: q pair of skates, size 2, .,$4,00 Wilma Fialik, LOST: Mouth pieoe for a cornet between Vern Hilton’s and home. David Jensen, FOUND: Near o. Peterson’s farm, one sheep­skin coat, in good condition, FOUHE: Near Orville Hillmer’s farm, 1 Sheep. Waldon Gurney LEFT IN THE STORE. School books, names Merlin Harrison and George (Hamilton written on the covers, News Office. STRAYED TO MY PLACE; q yearling red Heifer, No visible brand, John Gergley. NOTICE: wards Reunion to be held Friday, Dec. 14th, 8 oclock, Program and Dance, Budget Event, — «■ M — — —* — — FOR SALE: q seven tube radio. Good condition, Harold Tanner. NOTICE TO ALL RATEPAYERS: The dead line for Tax Discount expires, Dec, 15th,"" WANTED: Someone to cut trees for ALL THE WOOD« ,...........Peter Dow, NOTICE; There .will be a GRAVEL DRIVE next, Monday, Dec, 10th, Tuesday, Dec, 11; and Wednesday, Dec, 12th, We woOld like all available trucks and men to assist. Mayor & Town Council. NOTICE: The 1st Ward Relief Society will have the making of Taffy and Chocol­ates demonstrated at the "Work & Business" meeting, next Tuesday, Be sure to attend. NOTICE: The Town and The Lion3 Club have united in the sponsoring of the Skating Rink for the winter, Elmer Gorham will be the caretaker and will st^t making ice immediately. Tickets will he $3,00 for a family. This includes ]bhe parents and children up and including 16 yrs, $1,00 fbr children 16 and under. $1,50 for adults, 17 yrs. and over. The Cammittee includes: Charles Harker, B. W, Dow, Jr, Turner and-Ronda Robinson. Roy Sheridan is Chairman. Tickets may be obtained from any one of the Committee of the Caretaker, We Have: Wool Flannels Sport Plaids Covert Cloth SHIRTS FOR MEN Chambray G, 0T, G, Husky Experience is a dead loss if you cannot soil it for more than it cost you,, Killing time is not murder. It is suicide. Northwestern National News. NOTICE: There will be a Basketball Game at the High School Gym, Friday. Dec, 7 at 6:30 Cardston vs, Magrath (Boy’s B. Team Cardston vs. Magrath (Girl’s Team} RWHiBER THE LIONS CARNIVAL TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT. Dec. 6th and 7th, "BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE". • • • Everyone welcome.AT THE .iaJKHUTH TRADING COMPLY LTD FRIDAY DECEMBER 7th SATURDAY DECEMBER Q-fcTo. 1 pt» of pudding in every package, 4 packagos for 110 TANGERINE ORaNGES a doz........... ...,.400 LEMONS) q_ dos480 GRAPEFRUIT) 4. for,,,,......................290 SWEET SPUDS) 2 lbs ROTATES) 10 lbs... ONIONS) 5 lbs..,.. ,230 , 300 ,280 PURL POACH JAM PURUT^ CHECKER BRiiNBb^ a Pb* "bins 4 coupons. B50 SALMON9 fancy pinky tall tin230 PUPA j CRAMTOn CRAY SAUGET Oyler Brand.,,. 1 preserve coupon '9P KNOX GELATINE a*.2y BAKER'S CHOCOLATE Unsweetened / ^/f' / / delicious KRAFT CH‘ ij-iii SE in the bulk, Pimemto or Relish, May be bought in any quantity. Delicious for sandwiches, celery or etc. a lb. 4R0 RITZ.......... .. ...................................... 2 pkg,....,330 CAMPBELL TOmaTOE Or VEGETABLE SOUP 3 tins.,••*.••340 , LIPNON’S NOODLi-J SOUP MIX Cooks in 7 minutes. 4 generous servings in every package. 3 packages for 330 STAN SHOW CAKE FLOUR For Better Caks3. per package, 310 j-AiAw,, f — 0 7 C SATURDAY' S MAGRATH TRADING COMPAJY LTD. LUNCH COUNTER SPECIAL ROLL and DRINK • ..- " A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE